I was working a 4th grade boys tournament last night. One kid went after a loose ball and threw it over his head before he went out of bounds. He then stepped back in bounds, got the ball, and shot it. I let the play go (based on what I've read on the forum), my co-official blew the whistle and said the player can't be first one to touch it after going out of bounds. I said I thought once he re-established position he could get the ball. My supervisor, an NCAA official was there and agreed with my co-official.
If you are allowed to go back in and get your own saved ball from out of bounds, how come nobody including college officials know the rule?
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